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• Mayhem in Sunny LLanberis: August 30, 2008 - August 31, 2008

[tigertiger]

It all looks like it was a fantastic weekend, well done to Stavros, and to everyone that took the time to post photos!

Assuming the event will be repeated next year, can anyone tell me if there is any decent B&B accomodation nearby at a reasonable cost? I'd like to plan ahead for a trip down, and camping is definately not on my agenda!

Regards
Eddy

Hi Eddy
There is loads of B&B in Llanberis and surrounding area. There was a list provided by Stavros for this event somewhere on here. I have no doubt there will be for next year as well.

[tigertiger]

Llanberis   The Movie

Just some clips I took .


www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3DXy_rWRP8
 

Excellent.

Gave us non attenders a real flavour of what we missed.

Barry

Actually, that was just a taster 

[Guy Bagley]

   Photo DSCF 6602 above.  Anyone notice that the two young girls appear to be sailing a transmitter. 
 

 you mean you dont get a better signal with it underwater ?

[Bill D203]

Hello
Been away working, hotel job since i got back from Llanberis.
I don't know who had the most fun. Us useing that very big lake or you lot seeing what an OMRA boat can do.
Oh well had a look at my boat tonight and it seems like i have to do a minor repair to the drive system. IT'S A BIT WORN OUT. opps!
I am sure or local boat club engineer can mke me some new parts up. Cheers agian.
Gaz have you done any work on yours yet?

[andyn]

Bill, what have you done this time?

 

Its all that running you did round the circuferance of the lake innit.

2.4 gig - the power and range to bust your models....

[SteamboatPhil]

Well having got back from llanberis, went straight (well as straight as I can go) to Prague, I have now returned. I would just like to say well done Stavros, I had a great time, and met a lot more Mayhemers (more names and faces to add to my full memory)
It really was a great weekend which went all to quick.Didn't take many pics as I seemed to be rushing around all the time (only had my boat on the water twice)
Highlights for me:
Meeting TigerTiger and the Longbuild
Seeing the OMRA boats running up close (and I do mean close)
Holding the cord while Marks tug pulled me, Stavros and the dingy 
Watching Ghost walk around the lake, hire a rowing boat, row back across the lake to film the Omra boats just as they finished their runs, then having to row back across the lake 
Not running a boat straight (again)
Being beaten at straight running by a radio chap (again) :( nice one Andy 
And of course having fun with fellow boaters :)

[tigertiger]

One of the highlights for me was seeing so many kids and families taking part.
I think one of the reasons for this is the venue. There is so much to do on and around the site, its more than just the boats.

Other highlights
Seeing Stavros in full swing, doing what he does best. Organising things and making them happen.
Meeting Steamboat Phil with his wicked laugh. Finding out about steam.
Margret was a real star, and was enjoying herself, and she worked very hard keeping us all full of tea and biscuits. I didn't even see her take a break.
A couple of risky jokes from the Welsh Druid.
Chatting with Martin Mayhem
Meeting No Mustang Mark and Hannah and Mum.
Meeting the Longbuild
Watching and chatting to the OMRA guys and gals. And seeing them enjoy being with us.
Meeting MarkH from Denbigh with his lad. How he puts up with his dad I will never know.
Saturday's weather.

Low points
Seeing a Colin Archer for sale at the bring and buy for only £160. But not being able to buy it and take it home.
Going home.

[tigertiger]

Topic tidied up.

All Llanberis 2008 topics merged, housekeeping.

[Ghost in the shell]

Highlights for me:
...Watching Ghost walk around the lake, hire a rowing boat, row back across the lake to film the Omra boats just as they finished their runs, then having to row back across the lake  ...

dont remind me! bloomin hard work those boats are!

[SteamboatPhil]

I had no trouble, mind you Stavros was doing all the rowing (still not sure who's the Owl or the Pussycat -see early post)

[The long Build]

Highlights for me:
...Watching Ghost walk around the lake, hire a rowing boat, row back across the lake to film the Omra boats just as they finished their runs, then having to row back across the lake  ...

dont remind me! bloomin hard work those boats are!

Hard Work !!

Rowing 10 .5 miles on lake Windermere in a moderate wind is hard work , and I get to do it again this Saturday while 40 mad and or crazy swimmers swim the length of the lake in a normal costume..

[derek garn]

  Congratulations to Stavros for singlehandedly putting on an excelent weekend at Llanberis, the event was great despite the weather. Also many thanks to Phil for the facilities he provided,or should we call them ''Philcilities''!!
  Everyone I spoke to were enjoying the day and to miss this event was a personal loss, Im looking forward to next year already.

  Keep up the good work Stavros, some of us acknowledge the work involved and appreciate the results - WELL DONE.

[Ghost in the shell]

all i say, bring on mayhem llanberis 2009

[Martin (Admin)]

or should we call them ''Philcilities''!!

 

 Yes thanks again Dave, Phil and all the other that contributed in some way.... even if it was just a smile. 

[Stavros]

Help I need to contact the owner of the Warship in the photos that The Longbuild has posted as he has won best in show does anyone know who he is.he was told of the show by a Mayhemer on here so somebody knows him




stavros

[tigertiger]

Help I need to contact the owner of the Warship in the photos that The Longbuild has posted as he has won best in show does anyone know who he is.he was told of the show by a Mayhemer on here so somebody knows him




stavros

Dave
Was it this one?

[SAB93]

i cant wait for Llanberis 09 its going to be even better than this year :)
im deffinatly making my dad go again ^_^ 

[SteamboatPhil]

Right on, keep spreading the word 

[Stavros]

Yes Tiger Tiger thats the one I am Desperate to track him down,I seek him here I seek him there and cant find him anywhere





Stavros

[SAB93]

Right on, keep spreading the word 

hopeing to get my uncle tony to come next year as he builds RNLI models :) be great if he could make it but depending on what goes on his end his unsure atm :)
but he should be coming if all goes to plan

[Stavros]

He he found Hi at last panic over the gentelman who owned and WON best in show at the LLanberis weekend is a Mr A Breese of Maccelsfield .
He has won a £25 voucher kindly donated by Malc of Reede Models and as soon as he answers his Phone and I get his full address it will be on it's way to him.



Stavros

[Barty230]

Like to take the opportunity of thanking Stav for all his hard work to make the bash such a brilliant success. Next year will be much easier mate, honest!!!!!.....and I've ordered the sun for Sunday!!  This year was beset by not knowing some details literally until the last minute, but you coped. The hair you pulled out during the week .... kid the lassies it's a solar panel for a sex god!!!!....only joking.  It was worth it all.  And Phil we all know how much effort you put in..sincere thanks...next year we might insist you play a bit more on the lake......you might even win the straight running, dare I say third time lucky?!!!.....Be warned you might see me having a go next year...I've even sorted a boat out...but haven't tested..watch this space.

[Barty230]

Now this machine is letting me put fotos on, I'll try som more!!

[dougal99]

I'm Glad to see you all had a good time and that the weather was kind.

Congrats to Stavros and his team for the success and hard work

Hope to make it next year

Had snow in Yellowstone    but 99F a few days earlier.

Doug

[Barty230]

Third attempt to upload these lst fotos....aarghhh!!!!!!